3 slices of thick cut humane organic bacon

3 free range organic chicken thighs

3 large carrots, chopped

5 celery stalks, chopped

1 medium yellow onion

1 1/2 cup white wine

1/3 cup brown rice flour

1 tsp dried thyme

1 tsp dried basil

2-3 tbsp garlic powder

1 tbsp fresh chopped tarragon

1 stem rosemary, approx. 4 inches long

6 cups water (You can use chicken or vegetable stock if you have it for a more flavorful broth but it's tasty with just water if you don't have any on hand.)

1 large pinch of pink salt

Fresh ground pepper to taste

2 cups frozen peas

Dumplings:

2 cups Maninis Country Oat Bread Mix (You may be able to substitute for Pamela's pancake and baking mix.)

3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk

2 tsp baking powder

2 tbsp melted organic butter

1 pinch pink salt

2 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary

In a large pot or 6 quart dutch oven, on medium heat cook the bacon. Remove strips from pot and save for later. In the bacon grease, brown the chicken thighs. Once browned on both sides, remove and save for later. Add your carrots, celery, and onion to the pot. Saute for 5 minutes, then add the white wine to deglaze the bottom of your pot. Let the veggies cook/soften for 5 minutes. Add the brown rice flour, the thyme, the garlic powder and the basil and let saute for 5 minutes stirring regularly so it doesn't burn. Add the water, the tarragon, and the rosemary stem, the salt and the pepper and bring to a simmer. Return the chicken to your pot and let simmer for 20 minutes. Mix all the ingredients to create the dumplings while you wait. Remove chicken and shred, return to the pot. Chop bacon into bits and return to the pot. Gently drop dumpling balls into the broth, approximately 2 tablespoons in size. Cover with lid and let simmer for 15 minutes. Try not to peek to help the dumplings steam more thoroughly. Check a dumpling to make sure it's cooked all the way through. It shouldn't be doughy but it will be "rubbery" in a sense. If your dumpling isn't cooked through allow them to simmer for 5-10 minutes more. Stir in your frozen peas and let warm through. Serve and enjoy!

Only love and yummy food,

Katelyn